Competitive Information for Galvantula [Sword/Shield]
Bug / Electric
Abilities:
This Pokemon's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Bug attacks.
While this Pokemon is active, it prevents opposing Pokemon from using their Berries.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Galvantula? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Say hello to Galvantula, a sensational Pokémon that excels with Bug and Electric typing! Galvantula is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Fire and Rock. Discover how Galvantula excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Focus Sash / Life Orb
Ability: Compound Eyes
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Electroweb / Thunder
- Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz
- Protect
- Screech
Taking on single battles? Galvantula is an astounding Special Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Galvantula from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Galvantula's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Compound Eyes, Galvantula's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
◆ Thunder is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain).
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Galvantula this turn).
◆ Screech is a status move (lowers the target's defense by 2 stages).
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Item: Focus Sash / Throat Spray
Ability: Compound Eyes
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Bug Buzz / Struggle Bug
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Hyper Beam / Round
In single battles, Galvantula's Special Sweeper role is a prestigious. The main aim of this moveset is to crush rivals using brute special moves. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Bug Buzz or Round) and strengthens Galvantula's special attack stat by 2 stages. Focus Sash helps protect Galvantula from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Compound Eyes, Galvantula's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Galvantula recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Galvantula cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Galvantula? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Compound Eyes
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Electroweb
- Struggle Bug / Bug Buzz
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Hyper Beam / Round
When it comes to double battles, Galvantula shines as a pretty decent Special Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special power. Focus Sash helps protect Galvantula from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Galvantula's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Compound Eyes, Galvantula's moves have their accuracy multiplied by 1.3.
◆ Electroweb is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Struggle Bug is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Bug-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Bug Buzz is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Giga Drain is a special 75-base power Grass-type move (Galvantula recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Galvantula cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Galvantula can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Galvantula.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Galvantula can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Galvantula
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Galvantula's stats
- Agility
- Charge Beam
Most notable and possible best moves for Galvantula
- Bug Buzz
- Electroweb
- Energy Ball
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Screech
- Struggle Bug
- Thunder
- Toxic
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Galvantula in Sword and Shield
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/4/132/176/196 )
- Optimize Galvantula's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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